Seattle, WA

The Toronto Maple Leafs tried to sign many elite-level free agents at the start of July but we keep hearing them publically reveal they rejected the Canadian franchise. The latest player to join that group is defenseman Brandon Montour, who won the Stanley Cup with the Florida Panthers in 2024 and then signed with the lowly Seattle Kraken in free agency.

Maple Leafs Rejected By $50 Million Defenseman in Free Agency

The NHL’s top-five list of power forwards doesn’t really have any surprises. One reason is the up-and-comers still have a few things to put together to round out their game. However, there are a few close such as Quinton Byfield or Tage Thompson. And it may even be a passing of the torch of sorts, as Alex Ovechkin‘s exclusion suggests. Although when you consider someone like Tage Thompson, it is hard to win a top power forward award with only 43 PIMs. In contrast, this is a new NHL, and taking penalties costing your team unnecessary penalty kills is not looked on favourably. Brady Tkachuk would be an example of some who takes well earned penalty minutes, such as getting into fights. So, enough chatter, let’s get to the list.

The NHL’s Top-Five Power Forwards Heading into 2024-25

Milwaukee, WI

The Milwaukee Admirals have re-signed forward Cal O’Reilly to an American Hockey League contract for the 2024-25 season. O’Reilly enters his 19th professional campaign after notching 10 goals and 20 assists in 69 games for the Admirals in 2023-24. He added two goals and four assists in 15 playoff games as the Admirals reached the Western Conference Finals.

O’Reilly returning to Admirals for 19th pro season

With the first wave of free agency over and most top-level free agents off the board, only a few valuable players are pending signing a new deal during the off-season. NHL analyst Steve Silverman thinks the reigning champions Florida Panthers can fix some of their roster needs by signing former Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Mark Giordano.

Panthers Asked to Sign Former Maple Leafs, Star Defenseman

The Edmonton Oilers are coming off their best season since they lost the Stanley Cup nearly 20 years ago in the 2006 playoffs. Perhaps the Oilers’ run to the finals had even more merit considering one of the contracts the franchise boasted on their books in the 2023-24 season.

Oilers Stuck With 9th Worst Contract in Hockey: ‘An Albatross’

According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, the Milwaukee Bucks worked out former MVP candidate and two-time NBA All-Star guard Isaiah Thomas. After no time signed him during the entire 2022-23 season, Thomas joined the Phoenix Suns during the 2023-24 season. With the Suns, Thomas played in six games, averaging 3.2 minutes per game. During his recent stint with Phoneix, the 35-year-old averaged 1.3 points per game while shooting 30% from the field.

Milwaukee Bucks Worked Out Former MVP Candidate

Providence, RI

In the third installment of our series, “Way Too Early Big East Contenders vs. Pretenders,” we continue our deep dive into the tumultuous offseason of Big East basketball. Building on our initial explorations and the strategic nuances discussed in Part 2, this article aims to further analyze how the dynamic landscape of the conference will evolve as teams prepare for the upcoming season. With UConn seeking a historic three-peat and other teams aiming to disrupt the established hierarchy, the scene is set for a thrilling showdown. The exit of key players to the NBA Draft, transfer portal, or professional endeavors adds a layer of unpredictability, underscoring the importance of tactical prowess and coaching acumen in shaping team fortunes.

Way Too Early Big East Contenders Vs. Pretenders (Part 3)

Phoenix, AZ

Despite being selected to the initial 25-man roster, Phoenix Suns big man Bol Bol will reportedly not suit up for South Sudan during the 2024 Olympics. According to Leonard Solms of ESPN, Bol will miss the entire Olympics run for “personal reasons.”. South Sudan have suffered a major blow...

Phoenix Suns Big Man Out For Rest of Olympics

Throughout the history of the NFL, certain running back duos have stood out for their exceptional performance, teamwork, and ability to dominate games. These tandems have not only contributed to their teams’ success but have also left a lasting legacy in the league. Here are some of the best running back tandems in NFL history:

The NFL All-Time Best Running Back Tandems

Kansas City, MO

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice will almost certainly face some type of suspension following his eventful offseason. Back in April, the wide receiver was responsible for a six-car crash after driving 119 miles per hour in a Lamborghini. The former second-round pick left the scene of the crime without checking in on the potentially injured civilians before eventually surrendering himself to the police. Shortly after this event, police investigated Rice for allegedly assaulting a photographer in a nightclub.

Andy Reid Gives Surprising Update on Rashee Rice Suspension

Illinois State

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Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

Virginia State

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Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful, if you were watching earlier this week when Tom Star (Clint Howard died), you know that Li Finnegan (Naomi Matsuda) did not honor her Hippocratic Oath as a physician to "do no harm".

The Bold and the Beautiful shocker: Dr. Li Finnegan broke her Hippocratic Oath by watching Tom die

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful are pretty much unified in their expectations of what will happen between Thomas Forrester (Matthew Atkinson) and Paris Buckingham (Diamond White), who recently announced their engagement.

The Bold and the Beautiful fans believe Thomas will dump Paris for Hope

AEW Collision looks set for another exciting show this week including the debut of mystery star Hologram, the return of Darby Allin to in-ring action, and much more, live from Arlington, TX. Here’s what’s announced:. AEW Collision Announced Card Thus Far:. – Darby Allin vs The Beast Mortos.

Preview: AEW Collision (7/20/24) – Mystery Star to Debut

Detroit, MI

Former Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Jack Campbell made a major life decision off the ice this summer as he married his fiancé Ashley Sonnenberg. The veteran netminder made it official on July 13th, dedicating himself to his wife for the rest of their lives. Finally, things seem to be looking up for the goaltender after a brutal year on the ice where he lost his job with the Edmonton Oilers, got demoted to the AHL, and was eventually bought out at the beginning of the offseason. Luckily, all those things are in the past now as he looks for a new start with the Red Wings next season as he begins a new era of his personal life as well.

Jack Campbell makes major life change ahead of season with the Red Wings

After an arduous 2023-24 campaign, Milwaukee Bucks veteran Khris Middleton has “underwent two successful arthroscopic clean-up procedures to fix lingering issues this offseason,” per The Athletic’s Shams Charania. The 12-year veteran missed 19 games with a left ankle injury last season. “Shortly after the playoffs, Middleton underwent...

Key Bucks Player Makes Major Offseason Decision

Washington, DC

After flirting with the wild card for a while, a rough stretch leading up to the All-Star break has taken the Washington Nationals out of the playoff race. General Manager Mike Rizzo has recognized this and started selling off assets. The Hunter Harvey trade looks to start a busy trade deadline for the Nationals.

Nationals Plan To Sell Off At The Trade Deadline

Iowa State

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Severe storms are anticipated to form as a disturbance moves through an unstable airmass across the Central Plains and portions of the Midwest on Tuesday evening through the overnight hours. These storms will be capable of producing large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes if conditions align. For detailed information on timing, impacts, and more, refer below.

Another Round of Large Hail, Damaging Winds & Isolated Tornado Potential; Late Evening of June 25th

New York City, NY

It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. We’re in the middle of the off-season, but we still have plenty to discuss. General managers are still trying to figure on how to maximize their salary cap space and fine-tune their rosters. Not much has happened after the initial free agent frenzy. However, there’s always plenty going on in the hot stove. One team that’s trying to back to the Stanley Cup Final is the New York Rangers. This edition of NHL rumours look at the status of one of their key defencemen.

NHL Rumours: New York Rangers Defencman Status Update

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Who Will Replace Ken Holland as the Next Oilers GM?

In 1979, Colin Hay of the rock band Men at Work wrote the lyrics for their song, “Who Can it Be Now?” Well here we are...

Who Will Replace Ken Holland as the Next Oilers GM?

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